European cement news
Mannok launches Natural Assets Action Plans with Ulster Wildlife
The company has launched a comprehensive biodiversity report, its Natural Assets Action Plans (NAAP), which was completed by Ulster Wildlife in partnership with the Mannok Environmental Team.
Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies signs partnership deal with the centre Scientifique et Technique du Bâtiment (CSTB)
The CSTB has been accompanying Hoffmann Green Cement since 2017 by assessing the performance, durability and safety of its low-carbon cements.
HeidelbergCement continues portfolio optimisation
The company has pushed its portfolio optimisation programme and has signed agreements to sell its regional aggregates and ready-mixed concrete businesses in the regions of Catalonia, Madrid, and Asturias as well as its ready-mixed concrete business on the Balearic Islands to different buyers.
Holcim Croatia’s Koromacno plant to produce low carbon cement
Holcim's cement factory in Koromacno has received the financial support of HRK 3.3 million for the production of low-carbon types of cement.
HeidelbergCement partners with software investment firm Thoma Bravo and invests in Command Alkon
HeidelbergCement has signed an agreement to make a minority investment to acquire 45% in Command Alkon. Thoma Bravo will retain the majority ownership of Command Alkon.
Lehigh Hanson unveils new bag design for Ecocemplc lower carbon cement
The redesign comes as part of Lehigh Hanson’s ongoing commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and offering more sustainable options for its cement products which are typically used in mortars, grout, precast and ready mixed concrete, paving applications, soil stabilisation and concrete blocks and pavers.
Lafarge Poland’s Malogoszcz Cement Plant enters new stage of modernisation
On 16 September 2021, in the presence of representatives of the local government and public institutions, the foundation stone was ceremonially laid, which symbolically began the construction of a modern rotary kiln for burning clinker.
Askari Cement Ltd orders MVR vertical roller mills from Gebr. Pfeiffer
The company has ordered three MVR vertical roller mills from Gebr. Pfeiffer for its plant in Nizampur.
Hanson achieves GGBS milestone at Hinkley Point C
Regen GGBS (ground granulated blastfurnace slag) – a replacement product for some of the normal Portland cement (PC) content in concrete – can significantly reduce the environmental impact of a project as it cuts the CO2 emissions associated with concrete while helping to conserve natural resources for future generations.
Hoffmann Green announces 2021 half-year results
The company has experienced a buoyant increase in the volume of cement sold in H1 2021 at 1875 tons, which is more than the volume sold over the entire year of 2020.